The edentulous mandible opposing maxillary natural teeth. Treatment considerations.
Treatment of a patient who requires a mandibular complete prosthesis opposing a natural maxillary dentition presents a unique set of problems for the clinician. Proper prosthodontic care can not only result in a functional and comfortable prosthesis, but may reduce the rate of resorption of the remaining mandibular ridge.
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Department of Prosthodontics, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Narvekar
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D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003822:Denture Liners; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible; D008409:Mastication; D010353:Patient Education as Topic